2024 Mack LR Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other LR years
- Not enough data 2nd of 16 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 6 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2024 Mack LR so far. There are 6 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 6safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2024 Mack LR recalls (6)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakers
Problem: Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2024-2025 LR natural gas vehicles. The methane detector may be inoperative due to a missing fuse.
Risk: An inoperative methane detector can fail to detect a gas leak, increasing the risk of a fire or injury.
Fix: Dealers will install a fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0461.
Vehicle speed control
Problem: Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2023-2024 GR, AN, LR, and Terrapro vehicles. The engine may not return to idle within 2 seconds if the accelerator pedal position sensor becomes disconnected. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 124, "Accelerator Control Systems."
Risk: An engine that does not return to idle quickly enough can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Mack will replace the throttle pedal and update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 27, 2024. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0455.
SteeringDo not drive
Problem: Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2024 LR vehicles. The fasteners that connect the power steering assist cylinder to steering arm may be loose or missing.
Risk: The power steering assist cylinder may separate from the steering arm, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Dealers will inspect and tighten the steering gear fasteners and install a new cotter pin, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 15, 2023. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0451.
Structure
Problem: Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2024 LR garbage trucks. The reinforcing floor welds may be missing from around the passenger seat pedestal, reducing floor strength.
Risk: The pedestal may buckle during a crash, preventing the passenger seat from properly restraining a passenger.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and add welds as necessary, replace the missing floor welds, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 12, 2023. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0446.
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:linkages
Problem: Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2023-2024 LR garbage trucks. The wiper arm retention nuts may be loose, stripping, and causing the windshield wipers to fail.
Risk: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect, tighten the retention nuts, and replace the windshield wiper arms as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 22, 2023. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0445.
Electrical system:horn
Problem: Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2024 LR electric garbage trucks, equipped with electric horns. The circuit connecting the horn button to the horn is missing, making the horn inoperative.
Risk: A vehicle with an inoperative horn cannot alert other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will add the necessary circuits to connect the horn button to the horn, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2023. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC443.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Other Mack LR years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 LR | 0 | 2 |
| 2024 | 0 | 6 |
| 2023 LR | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 LR | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 LR | 0 | 3 |
| 2020 LR | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 LR | 1 | 2 |
| 2018 LR | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 LR | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 LR | 0 | 3 |
| 2015 LR | 0 | 3 |
| 2014 LR | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 LR | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 LR | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 LR | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 LR | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Mack LR?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2024 Mack LR?
Yes, 6 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2024 Mack LR a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other LR model years, the 2024 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.